A teenager from Beaminster who has ambitious plans to explore the world is soon to set off on an epic challenge sailing around Britain

Plans have been supported to turn a historic building in Bridport into an antiques business and family home

A woman from Lyme Regis has been spared jail time after breaking into a family’s home whilst they slept

A new project will see Dorset Police work with key charity partners to reach out into rural communities to raise awareness around violence against women and girls.

PROPERTY changes are being requested for a number of homes in the latest list of domestic planning applications for west Dorset.

Emirates has issued a major update to Brits after all flights to and from Dubai were 'suspended' this morning due to the Middle East war (March 7)

AN inquest jury has found that two teenagers took their own lives after the pair were arrested for alleged possession of indecent images of children.

PLANS are in motion to spend close to £200,000 on Bridport fire station whilst Charmouth station remains at risk of closure.

A major maintenance project is currently underway to protect a town’s iconic beach huts.

MILLIONS of pounds is being committed to tackling Dorset’s flooding risks.

WEST Dorset new planning applications range from creating a children’s indoor play centre to pop‑up camping, and historic building changes.

Etihad will resume a "limited commercial flight schedule" from Friday (March 6), operating between Abu Dhabi and 71 destinations - see the full list.

Leading pharmacist says spotting shingles early could save lives

A cordon is in place after a report of an ordnance in a west Dorset river sparked an emergency response

A listed building is to become a new shop in Bridport town centre

Fears that plans for a pub will create noise and smells have been raised by residents in Bridport

Major concerns have been raised about late‑night ‘boy racer’ activity in West Bay after a young driver crashed into a popular restaurant

A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered 'potentially life-changing' injuries following a crash on the A35

A PERSON has tragically died on the railway on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line

TRAINS running between Weymouth and London are disrupted due to emergency services responding to an incident on the line

A beauty spot has been closed to the public

The UK government has advised against travel to some countries - see where you should avoid going amid Middle East conflict.

We want to see your pictures of your costumes for World Book Day 2026 in west Dorset and we'll be sharing them right here!

Discover the secret sounds of bats and insects at “Sounds of the Sky: From Bats to Bugs”, a free evening talk at Dorchester Town Hall on 11 March 2026 as part of the Dorchester Science Festival

WARNINGS about the slippery surface on the Cobb at Lyme Regis have been given – after two recent falls from the structure, one a fatality.

A CRACKDOWN on fly-tipping has seen the number of fixed penalty notices handed out more than doubled over the last year

HARBOUR use at Lyme Regis and West Bay so far this season is on par with previous years, according to harbour master James Radcliffe.

It’s World Book Day 2026 today and we want to see West Dorset's best book character outfits

Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Dorset Council announces 18-month road closures and parking restrictions in Lyme Regis, Bridport, Stoke Abbott, and Broadwindsor for fibre works and repairs.

Sir Keir Starmer said his belief was that the best way forward for all parties was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

Millions of British owners could be forced to give up their pets if faced with a large vet bill, as dog and cat abandonments rise sharply.

A PERSON has been 'seriously injured' and a road closure is place after a crash involving a motorbike and a car on th A35

Coastguard crews rushed to the aid of an injured woman at a 'particularly inaccessible' stretch of the South West Coast Path

A community bus is still off the road following an incident in Lyme Regis - but a replacement vehicle is being brought in

The second full moon of the year delighted skygazers across Dorset

THE next phase of repairs to West Bay’s harbour walls have been given the go‑ahead

A worldwide respected musician is holding a concert at a Bridport school to raise money for new instruments for pupils

An energic dance performance celebrating a groups milestone is coming to Bridport this weekend

Janet Breeze appointed chair of trustees at Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis—the UK’s last boat-building school—leading a five-year plan to secure its future.

Wizz Air has suspended flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman until March 15 amid conflict in the Middle East

From British Airways to Emirates, see the major airlines servicing the UK that have been impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and who is offering refunds.

See if it's safe to travel to Cyprus from the UK as Foreign Office issues new advice amid Middle East war and HMS Dragon enroute - TUI flights cancelled

Trump has been critical of Sir Keir Starmer for not permitting US aircraft to launch attacks against Tehran from British bases.

The UK Government has advised against all but essential travel to Thailand in the latest Foreign Office travel update, citing the escalation in the Middle East.

A charter flight will rescue British nationals in Oman this evening, it has been confirmed.

A MAN who died following a skydive in Devon has been named by police

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its latest travel advice for those heading to Turkey from the UK amid Middle East conflict

The intensifying conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces has resulted in flight cancellations, including at Dubai Airport, and important travel advice.

WEST Dorset MP Edward Morello has challenged Donald Trump’s strategy on Iran, warning that the US president lacks a credible plan for what comes after his latest military escalation.